to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
family vacation; family trip
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
anxiety (about the future)
about; concerning; related to; -ish
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
exchanging business cards
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
treating (someone) like an object
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
going through; going via; going by way of
sunset industry; declining industry
unanticipated; unexpected
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
your company; your shrine